The Heidelberger

3.0 star property

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A neatly made bed with a white and dark blue bedspread, two decorative pillows, and two rolled towels on the bed. There are two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands, a framed picture on the wall above the bed, and a patterned rug on the floor.
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A rural landscape with a water channel, grassy areas, and a few buildings in the background.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two red pillows, and two white towels folded on top. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a laptop on a desk, and a television on the wall.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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55 Eksteen St, Heidelberg, Western Cape, 6665
  • Place, Star Nation Art Studio and Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Drostdy Museum
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Swellendam Hiking Trail
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Apartment, Patio, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About this property

The Heidelberger

Along with a business centre, this guesthouse has dry cleaning and a computer station. Self parking is free. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
The Heidelberger offers 2 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Heidelberger, you're just a quick walk from Star Nation Art Studio and Gallery. Features include free self-parking, plus a business centre and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Star Nation Art Studio and Gallery and 19.1 miles (30.8 km) from Riversdale Tourism Office
Business amenities include a business centre and coworking spaces. A library, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Heidelberger. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Heidelberger was completed in October 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Heidelberg guest house.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 80 for children

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Library
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Children's toys

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1940
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025

Room amenities

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  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Heidelberger

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 175 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 100 for adults and from ZAR 80 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 175 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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